TODAY THE LAW ON REFERENDUMS WILL BE DISCUSSED IN PARLIAMENT UNDER AN ACCELERATED PROCEDURE Why the socialist group voted against The President called the PD national activist meeting in lhos[?] After yesterday's session, during which parliament approved the severance of deputies from their workplace and it was said[?] that it was decided that today the law on referendums would be discussed under an accelerated procedure, the 42 socialist deputies have drawn up this statement, which, we believe, clearly presents their political position. Here is its text: 1. All matters concerning the constitutionality of the decisions and laws issued by the People's Parliament fall within the exclusive competence of the Constitutional Court, and therefore debate and a decision in Parliament on this issue diminish and exceed the powers of the Constitutional Court. 2. The People's Parliament is the highest organ of state power and has the right to determine its own working procedure. Since it decided to conduct the review of the law on referendums under an accelerated procedure, without first distributing the bill and the accompanying report to the deputies, the deputies' ability to become acquainted with the draft and to express their position in a reasoned manner was seriously impaired. 3. Constitutional Act No. 7491, dated 29.4.1991, “On the Main Constitutional Provisions,” stipulates in Article 16 that the deputy's workplace is preserved. Yesterday's decision to detach deputies from their workplace was taken without first clarifying the financial, organizational and legal bases for its implementation. 4. The law on referendums, by its nature, directly affects the exercise of popular sovereignty. For this reason, it requires broad, calm and reasoned discussion, not hasty approval. A just law cannot be adopted by violating the constitutional law. 5. The President called the PD national activist meeting in lhos[?], which constitutes an inappropriate interference in institutional debate and in the country's pluralistic political life.

Ambassador Hajson The Ambassador of the United States of America in Albania, Mr. Uilliam Rajerson, and his diplomatic mission have made a special contribution to the creation of new Albanian-American relations. In recognition of Ambassador Uilliam Rajerson's mission in Albania and his successful activity, the President of the Republic has decorated him by the relevant decree with the Order “Naim Frashëri” of the first class. Correspondent of “Zëri i popullit”

Durrës Attempt to exod in Durrës For two days now, the people involved, children, women and men, who are in front of the Greek embassy building, have continued to stay there. Last evening more than 100 people tried to force their way onto an Italian ship in order to leave for Italy. The intervention of the law-enforcement authorities made it possible to stop their departure. The situation in the city is calm. MIRËLA NVINI

Yesterday's session of 5 June, the first in this parliament's marathon session, brought no major difference; it only reinforced citizens' own conviction that a quick solution to the country's current political and economic crisis is necessary. In terms of form, yesterday's session was dominated by the rhetoric of political statements, despite the fact that all parliamentary forces had agreed on a packed agenda that included discussion of the law on referendums, the status of the deputy, as well as several other urgent matters. In fact, not the opposition forces, but the Socialist Party, which had just received the mandate to govern, appeared to be the most interested in dragging out and keeping the political debate alive. There were many accusations and counter-accusations, long procedural interventions, and attempts to delay consideration of the draft law. This was also clearly seen in the way the referendum issue was handled. The draft law in question was presented as a necessity to ask the people about fundamental issues. But the rushed manner, the artificially created climate, and the political use of this topic arouse the suspicion that we are dealing with a trickery known as referendum. Instead of serving to give citizens a voice, this initiative risks being used as a means of pressure on institutions and as a propaganda weapon in the party struggle. In the conditions of a deep economic crisis, when the country is experiencing severe shortages, a human exodus and general insecurity, parliament should have focused on emergency measures and stability. The referendum cannot be used as a smoke screen to avoid the concrete responsibilities of governance. (Continued on page 4)

At the invitation of the chairman of the Socialist Party of Hungary, Mr. Imre Pozsgay, yesterday a PSSH delegation, led by Hysni Milloshi, secretary of the General Committee of this party and member of its General Committee, left for Budapest.

Good morning, Mr. Pjetër of Parliament. Europe has sent another resolution The continuing regret is that the clashes in Albanian politics are deepening. However, another resolution of the European Parliament has arrived, calling for respect for pluralism, human rights, and democratic development. The internal debate continues among Albanian political forces and regarding the way to resolve the crisis.[?]

Tirana: It is respected in the legal provisions of Ato[?] have begun to be taken by school units. They said in waiting. Associations have shown the slight need for activity. The defenders are partly in about 20 members, a unique meter. KRUJË An unexpected event occurred. 50 thousand lekë were stolen from the cooperative's cash registers. The event was discovered and the perpetrators are being investigated. HUNGARY In its capital, a remote control in the Budapest district […] RUSSIA In a session held on the issue of autonomy, the Supreme Council approved a resolution for calming the situation.[?]